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Solid in long relief outing Bubic pitched 5.2 shutout innings, allowing one hit and three walks with two strikeouts during Saturday's 9-1 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Starter Daniel Lynch couldn't make it through the first inning, so Bubic was eventually called upon to fulfill a long-relief assignment. He did so admirably in the longest of his three appearances this season. The 23-year-old worked as a starter in 2020, posting a 4.32 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 50 innings. This year, he's at a 2.35 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and four strikeouts in 7.2 innings. If Lynch is removed from the rotation, Bubic could be a candidate for the fifth starter job.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What to expect from Daniel Lynch The Royals have been aggressive with sending their top prospects to the Majors in recent years. Last season alone saw the club give 2018 fir...

MAY 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sloppy in season debut Bubic allowed two runs on three hits with one strikeout over one inning in Sunday's 13-4 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Bubic made his season debut Sunday, but Kansas City was outmatched in the game. The 23-year-old Bubic pitched to a 4.32 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 50 innings last season. He worked as a starter in 2020, but he's expected to fill a bullpen role for now.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Kansas City Bubic was recalled from the Royals' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact Bubic was sent to the alternate training site in mid-March after he posted an 8.59 ERA and 2.45 WHIP in 7.1 innings this spring. The left-hander made 10 starts for Kansas City in 2020 and recorded a 4.32 ERA and 49:22 K:BB in 50 innings. While Bubic could fill in as a starter if Brady Singer (heel) misses time, he'll likely be available as a reliever in the immediate future.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Bubic to Minors camp; Singer goes 5 SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals paved the way to open the season with a four-man rotation on Friday when they optioned Kris Bubic to Triple-A...

MARCH 20, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sent to Triple-A Bubic was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact The 23-year-old was competing for a spot in Kansas City's starting rotation but will open the season in the minors. Bubic made his big-league debut for the Royals last season and had a 4.32 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 49:22 K:BB over 50.0 innings (10 starts).

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes no-decision Bubic did not factor into the decision during Thursday's win against Detroit, surrendering four runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three across 4.2 innings.

Impact Bubic was mainly hurt by the long ball, giving up a two-run home run to Willi Castro in the third inning, then a two-run blast to Miguel Cabrera in the fifth. The southpaw left the game with the score knotted, 4-4, and fortunately the Royals soon surged ahead for good. Bubic wraps up the regular season with a 1-6 record, 4.32 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 10 starts.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sour note for Bubic, but KC's offense sings Royals rookie left-hander Kris Bubic’s final start of 2020 is one he’ll likely just want to flush from his memory. Coming off four straight...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • MLB.COM

Strikes out seven Bubic (1-6) allowed one run (none earned) on one hit and four walks while striking seven out to take the loss Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Bubic was a tough-luck loser with the only run he allowed coming on a throwing error by Nicky Lopez. The only downside to his outing was the four free passes, as only 59 of his 101 pitches found the strike zone. Bubic had shown better command of his pitches of late, walking only five batters across his last 17.1 frames prior to Saturday's start. Through 45.1 total innings, Bubic has maintained a 3.97 ERA with a 44:19 K:BB. He'll make the final start of his rookie campaign Thursday against Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Already sharp, rookie Bubic levels up again Royals manager Mike Matheny has been suggesting for weeks that there is another higher level of pitching inside rookie left-hander Kris Bubi...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

Start pushed to Saturday Bubic will start Saturday's game against the Brewers, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Danny Duffy (disciplinary reasons) will rejoin the rotation for Friday's series opener, pushing Bubic back to Saturday. The 23-year-old has a 4.50 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 37:15 K:BB through 40 innings during his first year in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Bubic will start Friday in Milwaukee, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Impact Danny Duffy (disciplinary reasons) keeps getting pushed back, so Bubic will get the ball Friday. This will be his penultimate start of the year, with his final turn coming next week against the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first win Bubic (1-5) tossed five innings of one-run baseball on Friday, allowing six hits and walking two during the Royals 4-3 win over the Pirates. He struck out six.

Impact Bubic picked up his first MLB win and increased the Royals' win streak to four. A bonafide top-10 prospect from the Royals' system, Bubic has begun to find a rhythm, allowing fewer than three runs and lasting at least five innings in three consecutive starts.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic earns 1st MLB win, Royals beat Pirates for 4th in row Kris Bubic worked hard through five innings to earn his first major league win as the Kansas City Royals defeated the...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Bubic earns 1st MLB win, Royals beat Pirates for 4th in row Kris Bubic worked hard through five innings to earn his first major league win as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Bubic's 1st MLB win ups Royals' streak to 4 Royals rookie left-hander Kris Bubic had an interesting outing on Friday filled with plenty of traffic on the bases but also plenty of quali...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • MLB.COM

Bubic handles traffic as Royals' streak hits 4 Royals rookie left-hander Kris Bubic had an interesting outing on Friday filled with plenty of traffic on the bases but also plenty of quali...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • MLB.COM

Bubic earns 1st MLB win, Royals beat Pirates for 4th in row

Kris Bubic worked hard through five innings to earn his first major league win as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 for their fourth straight victory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Remains winless in 2020 Bubic (0-5) allowed five runs (two earned) on four hits (two home runs) and a walk while striking out four across seven innings Saturday as he was dealt his fifth loss of the seaso...

Impact Things got ugly early for Bubic when Jose Abreu took him deep in the first for a quick 2-0 White Sox lead. He later would serve up his second home run of the game in the fifth after Maikel Franco extended the inning with a throwing error, leading to Yasmani Grandal's fifth long ball of the season the very next batter. Aside from giving up the two home runs, Bubic lasted a career-best seven innings while throwing 74 of his 106 pitches for strikes. The southpaw is set to take the mound Friday in a favorable matchup against the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out eight Bubic allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight across 5.1 innings Sunday against the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Bubic racked up a career-best strikeout total, generating 15 called strikes and 17 swinging strikes on 106 total pitches. He gave up one run in the second and third innings, but rebounded to turn in the solid outing. Bubic has now surrendered two earned runs in four of his six starts this season, though he has struggled to pitch deep into games. As a result, he has a 5.46 ERA with a 27:12 K:BB across 28 frames. He's in line to draw his next start Friday in a rematch against the White Sox.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four runs in loss Bubic (0-4) took the loss Sunday against the Twins, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks across 3.1 innings pitched. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Bubic has now been the losing pitcher in four of his five starts to start his big-league career. The Twins jumped on him for two runs in the first and added two more in the third. The left-hander will carry a 5.96 ERA into his next start, which is scheduled to come Saturday against the White Sox.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Bubic (0-3) allowed two earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out four across 4.1 innings to take the loss Monday against the Twins.

Impact Bubic was fairly effective through three innings, holding the Twins scoreless while allowing only two singles and a walk. However, he allowed a solo home run to lead off the fourth frame and subsequently walked two batters and surrendered a single to account for his two earned runs. Due to relatively poor starts in consecutive outings, Bubic's ERA has risen to 5.12, though he has managed to punch out 19 batters across 19.1 innings in his rooei season. He won't get a reprieve in his next start, he is currently projected to face the Twins again on Sunday.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Troubling trend of falling behind costs Bubic The next phase of Royals rookie left-hander Kris Bubic’s learning curve may be as simple as being more aggressive early in the count. Bubic’...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • MLB.COM

Surrenders five runs Bubic allowed five runs on seven hits and one walk over five innings during Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Reds. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Impact The 23-year-old gave up seven hits and five runs (four earned) combined over his first two starts, but the Reds matched those totals during Tuesday's contest, though he was taken off the hook for the loss. Bubic has a 5.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB through 15 innings and lines up to pitch Monday at Minnesota.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Strong effort from Bubic, but KC falls in 10th making his third career

AUGUST 12, 2020 • MLB.COM

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Bubic earns 1st MLB win, Royals beat Pirates for 4th in row